Pecan Pie

description Description

Pecan pie is a classic American dessert, particularly beloved in the Southern United States. It features a rich, sweet filling made primarily of pecans, eggs, and corn syrup, baked in a flaky pie crust. The filling has a gooey, almost caramel-like texture, while the pecans add a delightful crunch. Pecan pie is often served during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it's a delicious treat to enjoy year-round. Variations on the recipe may include different types of sugar or syrup, as well as additional flavorings like chocolate, bourbon, or maple syrup. Whether you enjoy it warm or cold, pecan pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

General Tips:

• Use dried beans or pie weights to keep the crust from bubbling up during pre-baking.
• Decorate the top with extra pecan halves for added presentation.
• Protect the edges of the crust with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
• Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out clean.

kitchen Ingredients

menu_book Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9-inch pie crust and bake for 10-15 minutes.
2. While crust is baking, mix eggs and sugars until consistency is like snow.
3. Add butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and Jack Daniel's.
4. Stir in pecans.
5. Pour filling into partially baked pie crust.
6. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

kitchen Ingredients

menu_book Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare pie shell and pre-bake for 10 minutes with aluminum foil on the edges.
3. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, vanilla, lemon juice, whiskey, corn syrup, flour, and salt.
5. Fold in chopped pecans.
6. Pour filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
7. Decorate with pecan halves.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.